Historic Botswana pula Ghana Cedi

Botswana pula ghana cedi history for August 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.87354 (01/08/2023) and the lowest 0.86073 (02/08/2023). The difference between high and low is 1.47.

BWP GHS average rate for August 2023 is 0.84051, the change between 01/08/2023 and 31/08/2023 is +0.46 %.

01 August 20231 BWP = 0.8609 GHS
02 August 20231 BWP = 0.8493 GHS
03 August 20231 BWP = 0.8526 GHS
04 August 20231 BWP = 0.8295 GHS
07 August 20231 BWP = 0.8477 GHS
08 August 20231 BWP = 0.8400 GHS
09 August 20231 BWP = 0.8378 GHS
10 August 20231 BWP = 0.8325 GHS
11 August 20231 BWP = 0.8414 GHS
14 August 20231 BWP = 0.8354 GHS
15 August 20231 BWP = 0.8159 GHS
16 August 20231 BWP = 0.8155 GHS
17 August 20231 BWP = 0.8320 GHS
18 August 20231 BWP = 0.8320 GHS
21 August 20231 BWP = 0.8390 GHS
22 August 20231 BWP = 0.8352 GHS
23 August 20231 BWP = 0.8367 GHS
24 August 20231 BWP = 0.8381 GHS
25 August 20231 BWP = 0.8489 GHS
28 August 20231 BWP = 0.8486 GHS
29 August 20231 BWP = 0.8512 GHS
30 August 20231 BWP = 0.8547 GHS
31 August 20231 BWP = 0.8569 GHS

16/09/2019: Ghana Goes Cashless

The government launched the Ghana.Gov payment platform, aimed at promoting electronic payments and reducing cash transactions.

01/10/2018: Introduction of New Coins

Botswana introduces a new series of coins, featuring updated designs and enhanced durability.

01/08/2014: Currency Redenomination

Botswana redenominates the Pula, dividing it into 1000 Thebe to simplify calculations and reduce the use of smaller denominations.

05/07/2012: GHS Symbol Change

The Bank of Ghana introduced a new currency symbol for the cedi, changing it from GHȼ to GHS.

05/10/2009: Introduction of New Banknotes

Botswana introduces a new series of banknotes, featuring improved security features and updated designs.

03/07/2007: Decimals Dropped

The Bank of Ghana dropped four decimal places, making 1 new Ghanaian cedi = 1 GHȼ.

23/08/2005: Currency Devaluation

Botswana allows the Pula to float freely against other currencies, resulting in a devaluation of approximately 12%.

01/07/2002: Replacement of New Cedi

The new Ghanaian cedi, denoted as GHC, replaced the second cedi at a rate of 1 cedi = 10,000 cedis.

31/12/1980: Currency Board Established

The Bank of Botswana establishes a Currency Board, which manages the issuance and distribution of the Pula.

17/10/1978: Currency Pegged to a Basket

Botswana pegs the Pula to a basket of currencies, including the South African Rand, British Pound, and US Dollar.

17/07/1978: Second Cedi Introduced

Due to high inflation, the second Ghanaian cedi was introduced with a new currency code, GHS.

14/09/1976: Introduction of the Pula

Botswana replaces the South African Rand with its own currency, the Pula, at a 1:1 exchange rate.

19/07/1965: Cedi Introduced

The Ghanaian pound was replaced by the Ghanaian cedi at a rate of 1 pound = 2.4 cedis, symbolizing economic independence.

06/03/1957: Ghana's Independence

Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule, leading to the introduction of the Ghanaian pound as its currency.